Private Tour

All Inclusive Private Beijing Tour: Ming Tombs, Sacred Way and Summer Palace

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

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Looking to pack as much history and culture into your Beijing visit? Look no further than the all-inclusive private tour that takes you to the Ming Tombs, Sacred Way, and Summer Palace. Step back in time as you explore the final resting place of 13 emperors from the Ming Dynasty at the hauntingly beautiful Ming Tombs. Walk along the Sacred Way, lined with stone statues of animals and officials meant to protect the tombs, before heading over to the magnificent Summer Palace - a sprawling complex of gardens, temples, and palaces where emperors once escaped the summer heat. With a knowledgeable guide by your side providing fascinating insights into each site, this tour offers a rich and immersive experience of Beijing's imperial past.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrance fee

Bottled water

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels within the 4th ring road)

Lunch

Transport by private vehicle

Gratuities

Boat Cruise inside the Summer Palace

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)

Your professional guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing. Sit back and relax as you start your journey to explore the rich imperial history of Beijing. Sacred Way Upon arrival, you will walk along the Sacred Way. This ancient path is lined with a series of impressive stone statues, including lions, elephants, camels, and officials. These statues were placed here to stand guard and protect the tombs of the emperors. As you stroll along the Sacred Way, your guide will share interesting stories and historical facts about these sculptures and their significance in Chinese imperial culture.

1 hour • Admission Included

Dingling Underground Palace

For Ming Tombs experience, you can choose either Dingling or Changling. If you choose Dingling, you will visit the tomb of Emperor Zhu Yijun and his two empresses. Dingling is the only tomb among the Ming Tombs that has been excavated so far. You can explore the underground palaces, which are a remarkable feat of ancient architecture. Admire the stone carvings and the grandeur of the burial chambers, learning about the burial customs and the life of the Ming emperors. For Changling, it is the tomb of Emperor Zhu Di, the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Changling is known for its magnificent main hall, the Ling'en Hall. This hall is one of the largest wooden structures in China, built with precious nanmu wood. The hall is filled with historical artifacts and displays, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the Ming Dynasty's power and prosperity.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Private Tour

Tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign
Pickup included

Reviews

4.64

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ming Tombs Private Tour...
EdmondKamHung L,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Ming Tombs Private Tour on Fri, June 27, 2025 At 7:30 am Very poor experience. The tour guide " Ben " very unprofessional, he was walking on his own pace, doing upper body exercise at all time, swing and stretching his both upper arms. He never care our walking pace and stop for photo taking. He just keep walking and we have to walk fast to catch up to his walking. He has an attitude. Minimal description to the history site and history of Ming Tombs. He forced us to choose either Ming tombs ( Ming Shishan Ling ) or Dingling ( Underground Palace ). He said this tour is only cover one of the visiting site, not both. As I remember to sign up this tour, the description of the tour will cover both site. Finally, we decided to choose Dingling. He never off a bottle of water. The entire tour was in a rush. The tour finished around 2:15 pm back to hotel. We can easily have time to visit Ming Shihan Ling. He said just a building , nothing to see, therefore we chosen Dingling Underground Palace instead. Ben is very unprofessional, should not be a tour guide. Viator should not use this tour company and assign and tour to " Ben " . It left a sour taste to this tour. We paid C$526.48 for two persons. The entire private tour doesn't worth a dime. We would like to have a refund on this trip. Never refer to this tour company, especially the tour guide " Ben ". would not recommended this private tour to any future travelers.
Enthusiastic tour guide
Maribelle B,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour was very nice with our enthusiastic tour guide Lily. She reveals very interesting stories about the emperors and empresses of the period. She seems to be very knowledgeable, and very accommodating too. After the tour she even made us a video which we appreciate.
Effortless Day & Enjoyable
Kevin K,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Good tour to see 2 landmarks in Beijing. Summer Palace was busy, but our guide was great helping us navigate it. Ming Tomb was not crowded and a great experience. Lunch was also very tasty. Overall, our guide Eric and driver, John, were great and made for an effortless day. Very fun and enjoyable.
Just amazing
Elisa B,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Cherry was very professional, nice and funny! Everything we have seen was amazing! The whole trip was sooooo relaxing! My partner and I highly recommend to take this trip
A Royally Beautiful Day
Juliana M,
Apr 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The tour was absolutely perfect;, the sites are incredible and the guides excellent at their work. Judy shared the history of the sites and ensured all our needs were met, including arranging a delicious local lunch that met serious food restrictions. Mr. Yun made sure we arrived comfortably and safely. The Sacred Walk to the Emperors Tomb is beautiful, the Emperor’s Tomb is fascinating, and the Summer palace is unforgettable.